Let’s make “KYO-GASHI”（Traditional Japanese Confectionery of Kyoto）
From ancient times, artisans of various world of specialty have been cultivating tradition in Kyoto. The world of wagashi（traditional Japanese confectionery）is one of such. Our store was founded more than 210 years ago, and today we offer classes for “namagashi” making lessons. (namagashi means “raw sweets” which is a type of wagashi that is presented at occasions such as the tea ceremony) Class participants will make namagashi that colorfully expresses seasonal elegance with our artisan. There will be some explanation about wagashi as well.
Reopening Special Offer: If you participate in our class, you are offered 10% discount ticket which can be used for shopping in our store.
For coronavirus preventive measures, our class size has been reduced to house 18 person only as wider space are placed between each seat.
And to ensure the health and safety of our custonmers and staff, our staff will be wearing face masks and we urge our guests to do the same.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Time
from 14:00, about 70 minutes
Fee
Adult
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2,500 yen〈tax not included〉
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Student（children up to 18 years old）
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2,000yen（tax not included）
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Class contents:
Make seasonal 2 types of “nerikiri ( bean or rice paste with sugar)” and “kinton (mashed sweet bean)” confectionaries (total of 3) with our artisans. Demonstration of “higashi (dry sweets)” making. Tasting of just-made confectionaries with matcha (powdered green tea). *student participants will have houji-cha (roasted green tea).
Capacity
2-36 people. (1 person may participate when joining another group)
There may be times when a class is shared with other participants.
Please note that we may not be able to meet your date and time preferences when reservations are crowded.
Reservation & Contact
Please make reservation in advance by: telephone, FAX, application form, or Email. 100% of the fee will be charged if the reservation is cancelled on the day of your class. We offer translations in English. If you need translation, please let us know when making your reservation.
【TEL】075-221-2005 【FAX】075-223-1125 【application form】here
Class Date & time
*Every day starting at 14:00~
Group of 10 or more persons who wishes to have a class at different time slot, please contact us from here. Please check the calendar for available class date and time.
No classes on Sundays, during Gion Festival (7/11~7/18), end of the year and New Years (12/6 ~1/8)
*Please come 5~10minutes before the class starts.
From ancient times, artisans of various world of specialty have been cultivating tradition in Kyoto. The world of wagashi（traditional Japanese confectionery）is one of such. Our store was founded more than 210 years ago, and today we offer classes for “namagashi” making lessons. (namagashi means “raw sweets” which is a type of wagashi that is presented at occasions such as the tea ceremony) Class participants will make namagashi that colorfully expresses seasonal elegance with our artisan. There will be some explanation about wagashi as well.
